Dr. Adebisi Joshua Odeyemi is a Lecturer II in the Department of Animal Physiology, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). He specialises in Reproductive Physiology, Nutritional and Environmental Physiology. He has supervised 35 undergraduate and some master and PhD students. He has published 25 Journal articles, 2 monographs and 3 conferences papers. He conducts lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory demonstrations, and workshops for students. Attends conferences, workshops, seminars related to professional circle in order to stay up-to-date with best practices. He assists with student assessment through examinations and coursework evaluations; provides guidance and support to students on academic matters. He facilitates discussions among students by posing thought-provoking questions related to course material. Dr. Odeyemi is actively involving in evaluation of student performance to ensure successful completion of courses. Manages administrative duties such as preparing reports of student grades or updating student information databases. Encourages active participation through discussions and debates. Collaborates with colleagues within and from other disciplines to develop innovative approaches to research and teaching courses. Participate actively in committees responsible for making decisions regarding departmental, college-wise and institutional policies and procedures. Advises students on course selection, career paths, and research opportunities. He demonstrates a commitment towards inclusive education by creating an environment conducive for all learners. Supports department leaders, managing ongoing strategic developments. He mentores graduate students in their thesis projects and dissertation writing processes. Utilizes technology-based tools such as virtual classrooms to facilitate instruction delivery. Drafts, analyses and publishes research papers and contributing to writing course validation. Dr. Odeyemi possesses good organisational skills, self-motivated, emotionally stable with good interpersonal relationships. Dynamic and knowledgeable professional with extensive experience teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans that challenge students and promote critical thinking. Proven ability to create and implement innovative teaching methods and research methodologies to enhance the student learning experience.
Ph.D 2023
M.SC 2015
B.SC 2010
1. Prevalence of coat colour and distribution in West African dwarf goats and sheep
2. Preservation of Kalahari Red and Kalawad goats’ semen using natural and synthetic antioxidants under refrigerator
3. Age and seasonal influences on blood profiles, semen quality, testicular growth, metabolic and reproductive hormones of Kalahari, Kalawad and West African dwarf goats
4. Physiological responses of growing pigs to varying levels of exogenous inorganic selenium during both rainy and dry seasons
5. Nutrient digestibility, linear morphometry measurement of pigs administered inorganic selenium
6. Effects of dietary powdered pomegranate seed on growth, physiological responses, blood parameters, hormonal profiles and oxidative status of growing pigs
Research Projects in Progress
1. Oxidative status, physiological responses, nutrient digestibility, mineral metabolism, hormonal and blood constituents in Red Sokoto and West African dwarf goats fed powdered pomegranate diets under tropical conditions
2. Effects of dietary powdered pomegranate seed on growth, physiological responses, blood parameters, hormonal profiles and oxidative status rabbits
– Member, Nigerian Society of Animal Production (NSAP)
– Member, Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS RAS/02690)
– Member, Society for Animal Reproduction and Improvement (SARI)
– Member, Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN 2010/164)
1. Shittu, O. O., Odeyemi, A. J., Toviesi, D. P., Adekunle, E. O., Majekodunmi, B. C., Kolade-Ojo, K. P., Akinola, V. J. and Oketayo. Y. R. (2024). Oxidative stress markers in West African dwarf and Kalawad goats as affected by the early rainy season. The Proceedings of the 49th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Journal of Animal Production at University of Ibadan (March 24 to 27th 2024).
2. Okwelum, N., Famakinde, S.A., Shittu, O.O., Amole, T.A., Toviesi, D.P., Odeyemi, A.J., Yusuf, M.A. and Oluwatosin, B.O. (2016). Prevalence of Haemonchus Contortus in Kalahari Red goat herd. Proceedings of the 41st Conference of the Nigeria Society for Animal Production held at the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. 20th to 24th March, 2016. Pp 862-864.
3. Famakinde, S. A., Okwelum, N., Yusuf, M. A., Talabi, A. O., Oduguwa, B. O., Amole, T. A., Shittu, O. O., Odeyemi, A. J., Toviesi, D. P. (2013). Mastitis in a two-year-old Kalahari Red goat. Published in the book of Abstract of the Annual Conference of Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association. Held at the ECOWAS building, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria. 20th to 24th November, 2013.
21. Selected Publications:
1. Odeyemi, A. J., Adekunle, E. O., Shittu, O. O., Odeyemi, A. Y., Majekodunmi, B. C., Nwosu, E. U., Oke, E. O., Smith O. F., Abioja, M. O. and Daramola, J. O. (2026). The Age and Climate Related Changes in Stress and Metabolic Hormones of Goat Bucks Raised Under Tropical Conditions. Bulletin of the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 83(1): 64 – 74 DOI: 10.15835/buasvmcn-asb:2025.0020 (Indexed in Scopus)
2. Odeyemi, A. J., Shittu, O. O., Odeyemi, A. Y., Adekunle, E. O., Toviesi, D. P., Famakinde, S. A. and Smith, O. F. (2025). Reproductive hormones, semen quality and blood profiles of Kalahari Red and Kalawad goat bucks treated Ivermectin and Diminazene aceturate. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 52(5): 75 – 96 https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v52i5.9075 (Nigeria)
3. Odeyemi, A. J., Shittu, O. O., Odeyemi, A. Y., Ojoawo, H. T., Akinjute, O. F. and Smith O. F. (2025). Evaluation of Serum Antioxidant Markers and Stress Oxidative Indices of Goat Bucks Raised Under Tropical Conditions with Different Ages and Seasons. Archiva Zootechnica, 28(2): 58 – 79 DOI: 10.2478/azibna-2025-0015 (Indexed in Scopus and Scimago)
4. Odeyemi, A. J., Shittu, O. O., Adekunle, E. O., Odeyemi, A. Y., Toviesi, D. P., Smith, O. F. (2025). Age and seasonal-associated changes in the blood profiles of Kalahari Red and Kalawad goat bucks in the tropical climate. Thai Journal of Agricultural Science, 58(2):89 – 111. https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJAS (Indexed in Scopus)
5. Odeyemi, A. J., Shittu, O. O., Odeyemi, A.Y., Adelusi, O. O., Ojo, V. O. A. and Smith, O. F. (2024). Evaluation of male reproductive hormones of Kalahari Red and Kalawad goat bucks as affected by age and season under tropical conditions. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 56: 364. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-024-04215-4 (Indexed in Scimago)
6. Odeyemi, A. J., Shittu, O. O., Adekunle, E. O., Odeyemi, A. Y., Nwosu, E. U., Smith, O. F. (2024). Testicular growth morphometry and semen quality of Kalahari Red and Kalawad goat bucks as affected by age and season in a tropical environment. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 51(3):8 – 23 https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v51i3.8208 (Nigeria)
7. Adekunle, E., Odeyemi, A., Majekodunmi, B., Akosile, O., Akinjute, O., Daramola, J., Onagbesan, O. and Sowande. O. (2024). Effect of Three Different Centrifugation on Cryosurvival of Goat Spermatozoa Supplemented with Vitamin E. Animal Science and Biotechnology, 81(2): 2024 Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. https//doi:10.15835/buasvmcnasb:2024.0010 (Indexed in Thompson/DOAJ)
(A) Project, Dissertation and Thesis:
(i) Odeyemi, A. J. (2023). Effects of Age and Season on Blood Profiles, Semen Quality, Testicular Growth and Reproductive Hormones of Kalahari Red and Kalawad Goat Bucks. PhD. Thesis, Department of Animal Physiology, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. 185 pp
(ii) Odeyemi, A. J. (2015). Preservation of Kalahari Red goat semen using natural and synthetic antioxidants. M. Agric. Dissertation Department of Animal Physiology, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. 132 pp
(iii) Odeyemi, A. J. (2010). Coat Colour Distribution of West African Dwarf Sheep and Goats in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. B. Agric. Degree Project, Animal Breeding and Genetics, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. 61 pp
(B)Some Journal Articles in Print:
1. F Odeyemi, A. J., Adekunle, E. O., Shittu, O. O., Odeyemi, A. Y., Majekodunmi, B. C., Nwosu, E. U., Oke, E. O., Smith O. F., Abioja, M. O. and Daramola, J. O. (2026). The Age and Climate Related Changes in Stress and Metabolic Hormones of Goat Bucks Raised Under Tropical Conditions. Bulletin of the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 83(1): 64 – 74 DOI: 10.15835/buasvmcn-asb:2025.0020 (Indexed in Scopus)
2. Odeyemi, A. J., Shittu, O. O., Odeyemi, A. Y., Adekunle, E. O., Toviesi, D. P., Famakinde, S. A. and Smith, O. F. (2025). Reproductive hormones, semen quality and blood profiles of Kalahari Red and Kalawad goat bucks treated Ivermectin and Diminazene aceturate. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 52(5): 75 – 96 https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v52i5.9075 (Nigeria)
3. F Odeyemi, A. J., Shittu, O. O., Odeyemi, A. Y., Ojoawo, H. T., Akinjute, O. F. and Smith O. F. (2025). Evaluation of Serum Antioxidant Markers and Stress Oxidative Indices of Goat Bucks Raised Under Tropical Conditions with Different Ages and Seasons. Archiva Zootechnica, 28(2): 58 – 79 DOI: 10.2478/azibna-2025-0015 (Indexed in Scopus and Scimago)
4. F Odeyemi, A. J., Shittu, O. O., Adekunle, E. O., Odeyemi, A. Y., Toviesi, D. P., Smith, O. F. (2025). Age and seasonal-associated changes in the blood profiles of Kalahari Red and Kalawad goat bucks in the tropical climate. Thai Journal of Agricultural Science, 58(2):89 – 111. https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJAS (Indexed in Scopus)
5. F Odeyemi, A. J., Shittu, O. O., Odeyemi, A.Y., Adelusi, O. O., Ojo, V. O. A. and Smith, O. F. (2024). Evaluation of male reproductive hormones of Kalahari Red and Kalawad goat bucks as affected by age and season under tropical conditions. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 56: 364. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-024-04215-4 (Indexed in Scimago)
6. Odeyemi, A. J., Shittu, O. O., Adekunle, E. O., Odeyemi, A. Y., Nwosu, E. U., Smith, O. F. (2024). Testicular growth morphometry and semen quality of Kalahari Red and Kalawad goat bucks as affected by age and season in a tropical environment. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 51(3):8 – 23 https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v51i3.8208 (Nigeria)
7. F Adekunle, E., Odeyemi, A., Majekodunmi, B., Akosile, O., Akinjute, O., Daramola, J., Onagbesan, O. and Sowande. O. (2024). Effect of Three Different Centrifugation on Cryosurvival of Goat Spermatozoa Supplemented with Vitamin E. Animal Science and Biotechnology, 81(2): 2024 Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. https//doi:10.15835/buasvmcnasb:2024.0010 (Indexed in Thompson/DOAJ)
8. F Oke. O. E., Akosile. O. A., Oni., A. I. Opowoye. I. O., Ishola, C. A., Adebiyi, J. O., Odeyemi, A. J., Adjei-Mensah, B., Uyanga, V. A. and Abioja, M. O. (2024). Oxidative stress in poultry production. Poultry Science, 103(9): 2024, 104003, ISSN 0032-5791, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104003. (Indexed in Scimago)
9. F Shittu O. O., Okwelum, N., Famakinde, S. A., Odeyemi A. J., and Toviesi, D. P. (2023). Haematological, serum biochemical and hormonal profile in West African Dwarf goats during pregnancy. Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica, 56: 50 – 57. DOI: 10.2478/ats-2023-0006. Published By Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ (Indexed in Scimago)
10. Adekunle E. O., Odeyemi, A. J., Iyanda, O. A., Ashawe-Esan, A., Sorongbe, T. A. and Daramola, J. O. (2023). Cryosurvival of goat spermatozoa in tris coconut milk extender supplemented with vitamin B6. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 50(4): 80 88. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP). Available online at: https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v50i4.3914 (Nigeria)
11. F Abioja, M. O., Logunleko, M. O., Majekodunmi, B. C., Adekunle, E. A., Shittu, O. O., Odeyemi, A. J., Nwosu, E. U., Oke, O. E., Iyasere, A. S., Abiona, J. A., Williams, T. J., James, I. J., Smith, O. F. and Daramola, J. O. (2023). Roles of candidate genes in the adaptation of goats to heat stress: A review. Small Ruminant Research, 218: 106878. Published by Elsevier. Available online at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2022.106878 (Indexed in Scimago)
12. Shittu, O. O., Odeyemi, A. J., Adekunle, E. O., Majekodunmi, B. C., Toviesi, D. P., Osinowo, O. A. and Smith, O. F. (2023). Comparative study of physiological adaptation in West African dwarf and Kalahari red goats in the humid tropics. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 50(1): 21 34. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP). Available online at: https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v50i1.3675. (Nigeria)
13. F Odeyemi, A. J., Shittu, O. O., Toviesi, D. P and Famakinde, S. A. (2020). Preservative Effects of Apple and Orange Juices on Refrigerated Kalahari Red Goat Spermatozoa. Tropical Agriculture, 97(2): 118 – 125. 0041-3216/2020/020118-125 (Indexed in Scopus and Scimago)
16. F Famakinde, S. A., Leigh, O. O., Odeyemi, A. J and Oluwatosin, B. O. (2017). Reproductive parameters of Prostagladin-Treated Female Kalahari Red goats in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 53(1): 180 – 186. doi: 10.5455/ajvs.223744 (Indexed in Scopus and Scimago)
17. F Shittu, O. O. Amole, T. A., Odeyemi., A. J., Toviesi, D. P., Gazal, O. Oluwatosin, B. O., Osinowo, O. A. and Smith O. F. (2017). Cortisol and triodothyronine levels in West African dwarf and Kalaari Red goats as affected by raining season. Tropical Agriculture, 94(3): 260 – 266. Trinidad and Tobago 0041-3216/2017/030260-07 (Indexed in Scopus)
18. F Amole, T. A., Odeyemi, A. J., Dele, P. A., Lawal, A. E., Oyaniran, D. K., Odunuga, A. O., Sofela, T. O. and Oshundara, O. F. (2016). “Yield and quality evaluation of five tropical legumes in pure and mixed sward in the moist savannah of West Africa”. Tropical Agriculture, 93(3): 165 – 177. Trinidad and Tobago
https://journals.sta.uwi.edu/ojs/index.php/ta/article/view/878 (Indexed in Scopus)
19. Shittu, O. O., Okwelum, N., Odeyemi, A. J., Toviesi, D. P., Ojo, V. O. A., Oluwatosin, B. O. and Smith, O. F. (2016). Haematological and serum biochemical parameters of West African dwarf and Kalahari Red goats in the humid tropics. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 18(2):305 – 314 Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) (Nigeria)
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